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That link is outdated, Chinese subsidies were significantly cut for Apple's strongest quarter last year (Q4). Additionally, Tim Cook specifically called out tha

That link is outdated, Chinese subsidies were significantly cut for Apple's strongest quarter last year (Q4). Additionally, Tim Cook specifically called out that 80% of iPhones in China aren't subsidized: http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2014/10/apples-ceo-not-concerned-over-iphone-subsidy-cuts-in-china.html http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2014/10/apples-c... Most of Europe doesn't subsidize cellphones, and Apple is doing phenomenally in nearly all of Europe: http://www.dailytech.com/iPhone+6+Drives+Apple+Market+Share+to+New+Highs+in+US+Europe/article37064.htm http://www.dailytech.com/iPhone+6+Drives+Apple+Market+Share+...

tim333 12y ago
It's debatable if there are any real subsidies. My last but one iphone I bought for £99 plus 24 contacted payments of £38 each over the next couple of years = £1011. The next I bought for £529 cash. Thinking the first payment plan is a subsidy only really works if you don't understand maths.
- Luc 12y ago
  That £38 included voice and data service, I hope... In principle it should be possible for the operators to offer you a better deal this way, though in practice they don't really have to, it seems.